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Norwegian Government commits to allocating 5 % of GDP to defence-related expendituresPress release | 20/06/2025 | Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence The Government will invest 5 % of GDP in strengthening Norway’s defence capability and safeguarding people in Norway. ‘The world has become more dangerous and more unpredictable. Europe must shoulder greater responsibility for its own security. We must do more to keep our country secure and safe, and to contribute to our collective security together with our Allies in NATO,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. News alert about: Defence |
Entry into force of a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VATNews story | 20/06/2025 | Ministry of Finance On June 4, 2025, the Storting (the Norwegian Parliament) approved consent for the entry into force of an agreement amending the Agreement between Norway and the EU on administrative cooperation in the field of VAT. Today, the King in Council has decided on the entry into force of the amendment Agreement. Norway will now notify the EU that the internal legal procedures for implementing the Agreement have been completed. News alert about: The economy |
New Guide Requirements in SvalbardPress release | 19/06/2025 | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries “Tourism and field activities” that travel, conduct activity, or stay outside inhabited areas in Svalbard must, in the future, use approved Svalbard guides. This is a requirement under the new field safety regulation. Svalbard guides are responsible for preventing harm to people and nature. News alert about: Climate and environment and Svalbard and the Polar Areas |